2026 Mortgage Rates Forecast According to Experts
Major agencies expect rates to hover around 6.2% in 2026. On-the-ground industry experts say this sideways rate movement will help balance the market.
November 21, 2025 11 min read
Major agencies expect rates to hover around 6.2% in 2026. On-the-ground industry experts say this sideways rate movement will help balance the market.
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